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PT Astra International Tbk (ASII) posted a net profit of Rp 8, 8 trillion in the first semester of 2013, down nine percent compared to the same period in 2012 Rp9, 7 trillion.
“The performance of the company and its subsidiaries in the first semester of 2013 mennjukan a slight decrease from the first half of 2012,” said President Director ASII, Prijono Sugiarto in a press release here on Tuesday.
He added that Astra’s net income during the first six months of 2013 also decreased by two per cent to Rp94, 3 trillion, compared to the same period in 2012 amounted to Rp95, 9 trillion,

“Although the outlook remains positive domestic demand, increased competition in the automobile market, rising labor costs and declining commodity prices expected to affect the performance of the business in the second half of this year,” he said.
He argues Astra Group activities remain focused on six core business lines, namely the automotive division, financial services, heavy equipment and mining, agribusiness, infrastructure and logistics, and information technology.
Mentioned, several divisions which decreased net income in the first semester of 2013 the automotive division fell by 10 percent to Rp 4, 4 trillion. Net income and mining equipment division fell 24 percent to R1, 4 billion.
Then, the net profit agribusiness division decreased by 25 percent to Rp571 billion. And the net profit and logistics infrastructure division fell by 29 percent to Rp223 billion.
Meanwhile, the division has increased, the financial services division’s net profit rose 19 per cent to Rp2, 1 billion. And, net income and information technology division of Rp55 billion, up two percent compared to the first half of 2012.

PT Astra International Tbk (ASII) earned a net profit of Rp 8.8 trillion in the first half of 2013, the figure fell 9.2% from the previous year’s profit in the same period amounted to Rp 9.7 trillion.

Astra also slowed turnover, from Rp 95.9 trillion in the first six months of 2012 to Rp 94.3 trillion this year. Earnings per share also decreased by 9% to Rp 218 per share.

“Although the outlook remains positive domestic demand, increased competition in the automobile market, the rise in labor costs (Provincial Minimum Wage / UMP) and the decline in commodity prices expected to affect the performance of the business in the second half of this year,” said President Director of Astra International Prijono Sugiarto in press release the company, on Tuesday (30/7/20130.

Astra Group activities focus on six core business lines, namely Automotive Division, Financial Services, Heavy Equipment and Mining, Agribusiness, Infrastructure and Logistics, and Information Technology with the following details: Automotive Division Automotive Division’s net profit fell by 10% to Rp 4, 4 trillion, consisting of Rp 1.9 trillion from the Company and its subsidiaries, as well as Rp 2.5 trillion from associates and jointly controlled entities in the automotive field.

Throughout the first half of 2013, demand for motor vehicles remains high, supported by rising incomes and loan interest rates are still affordable. However, increased competition due to increased domestic production capacity and the high cost of labor has led to decrease in net income contribution from the automotive segment.

Regulatory minimum down payment on auto financing imposed sharia financing for companies since January 1, 2013 and the bank on 1 April 2013, had little impact on the first half performance of the Company. Meanwhile, it is still too early to estimate the impact of rising fuel prices that occurred in late June, the automotive sales.

In the first half of Astra launch six new models and eight facelift models. Meanwhile, national motorcycle sales rose 6% to 3.9 million units. Honda motorcycle sales output of PT Astra Honda Motor (AHM) rose 12% to 2.4 million units, with an increase in market share from 57% to 60%. In the first half of 2013, PT Astra Honda Motor launched two new models and five facelift models.

PT Astra Otoparts Tbk (AOP), a company in the field of automotive components, which is 80% owned by the Company, recorded a net profit of Rp 519 billion, down 2%, where 71% is the contribution from associates and jointly controlled entities.

Decrease in net income was primarily due to increased labor costs, although there was an increase in sales in the segment of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) replacement parts and export markets. In the second quarter of Astra Otoparts have to issue new shares amounting to Rp 3 trillion to strengthen its capital structure.

Astra International also has sold 15.7% stake in Astra Otoparts to increase liquidity in the stock market, which results in a transaction value of Rp 2.8 trillion. In April, Astra Otoparts acquire 51% stake in PT Pakoakuina, manufacturer of alloy wheels for four-wheeled vehicles and two-wheeler valued at USD 700 billion by taking all new shares issued.

The government has announced tax incentives aimed at encouraging the production of Low Cost Green Car (LCGC) in the country. Astra Group has products that comply with the government regulations that Astra Toyota Agya and Astra Daihatsu Ayla is expected to begin to be distributed in August with a production capacity of 10,000 units per month.

PT Asuransi Astra Buana (AAB) subsidiaries engaged in insurance business had a net profit due to higher growth in gross premium income in excess of the increased cost of reinsurance and claims costs.

Heavy Equipment and Mining Division of Net Income and Mining Equipment division fell 24% to Rp 1.4 trillion. PT United Tractors Tbk (UT), which is 59.5% owned by the Company, reported a 25% drop in net income to Rp 2.3 trillion, while net income decreased by 19%.

Business segment net revenue of construction machinery fell 40%, due to lower sales of Komatsu heavy equipment by 42% to 2,452 units. This happens due to decreased demand from the mining sector, especially for large units.

Pamapersada PT Nusantara (PAMA), a subsidiary of mining contractor UT benefited from the increasing mining capacity. PAMA reported net income increased by 12% because the increase in contract coal by 12% to 50 million tonnes of construction and earthmoving contracts (overburden removal) increased 2% to 414 million bcm.

UT subsidiaries in mining reported net income decreased by 44%, which is caused by the decrease in coal sales by 29% to 2.2 million tons. Decline in coal prices and rising fuel prices have a negative impact on net income.

Although palm oil production increased 11% to 704,000 tons, revenue declined 3% to Rp 5.5 trillion, caused by a decline in the average price of CPO by 16% to Rp 6.638/kg. The decline in revenue is accompanied with the high cost of production and operating costs, resulting in lower net profit.

AAL has started constructing an oil refinery in West Sulawesi, which will change from the crude palm oil plantation in Kalimantan and Sulawesi into olein and stearin. Oil refinery was built at a cost of Rp 750 billion is expected to be operational in early 2014 with a production capacity of 2,000 tons per day.

Infrastructure and Logistics Division Net income Infrastructure and Logistics Division declined by 29% to Rp 223 billion. PT Marga Mandala Sakti (MMS), which operates the toll road operator pathway Tangerang – Merak along 72.5 km, which is 79.3% owned by the Company, noted an increase in the volume of vehicle traffic by 11% to 20 million vehicles. PT PAM Lyonnaise Jaya (PALYJA), a leading provider of clean water in the area west of Jakarta, reported a slight decrease in sales volume of clean water to 78 million m3.

PT Serasi Autoraya (SERA), recorded an increase in revenue, mainly supported by the increasing number of vehicles on contract hire vehicle rental business TRAC 2% with the number of vehicles of more than 31,000 units. The high cost of depreciation and operating costs resulted in decrease in profit by 27% to Rp 97 billion.

Division of Information Technology and Net income and Information Technology Division of Rp 55 billion, up 2% compared to the first half of 2012. PT Astra Graphia Tbk (AG), a company engaged in the field of information technology and the sole agent of Fuji Xerox in Indonesia, which is 76.9% owned by the Company, recorded a net profit of Rp 72 billion, up 2% compared to the same period in ago.

“Distribution of cash dividends amounting to Rp 620 per share, including the interim dividend of Rp 210 per share,” said Secretary Sara Loebis United Tractor Company after the General Meeting of Shareholders Year (AGM) Hotel Ritz Carlton Pacific Place, Jakarta, Monday (22 / 4/2013).

The interim dividend was paid on 2 November 2012, while the remaining Rp 410 per share will be paid on May 31, 2013.

“In addition to dividends, the shareholders also approved the residual net income after dividend will be recorded as income in the resistance,” he added.

In the same place, Finance Director of United Tractor Gidion Hasan said, the company is ready to pour the period 2013 capital expenditure (capex) of U.S. $ 230 million.

“Most of the U.S. $ 197 million to our subsidiary PT Nusantara Pamapersada (Coal Mine),” he said.

United Tractor currently has three business units namely the type of Komatsu heavy equipment sales, contractor mining, and coal mining concession. This year, a subsidiary of PT Astra International Tbk is planning to enter the ship-care industry.

United Tractor at this year expects to sell 5,000 units of weight or decrease of the period amounted to 6,200 units sebelunya. This decrease occurs because the coal and oil commodity prices are still volatile.